Signed Star Trek Photo - Genuine or Not

Hello, I am new to this forum and I recently purchased a cast photo allegedly signed by the original cast of Star Trek. I won this item via a silent auction fundraiser through my employer. The photo is authenticated by The Autograph Store a company I knew nothing about prior to a google search which has terrified me beyond belief due the many dubious claims others have made about them. Here are some photos of the signatures for knowledgeable posters to evaluate. Thanks for any assistance you can provide.

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Permalink Reply by Patrick on April 24, 2014 at 9:54pm
Sorry, will someone please advise me on how to post photos via iPhone? Thanks
Permalink Reply by Patrick on April 25, 2014 at 12:05am
Here are the pics
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Permalink Reply by Patrick on April 25, 2014 at 12:08am
Here are the pics
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Permalink Reply by Patrick on April 25, 2014 at 12:10am
DeForest Kelly
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Permalink Reply by Ian Baldock on April 26, 2014 at 4:39am

The first L in Kelly matches the L in Barrets name underneath almost perfectly. Anyway sorry I dont think this photo is any good. I hate to see these things happen to people.

Permalink Reply by Patrick on April 25, 2014 at 12:15am
William Shatner
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Permalink Reply by Patrick on April 25, 2014 at 12:20am
Leonard Nimoy
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Permalink Reply by Dan Gregory on April 25, 2014 at 1:32am

Fake

Permalink Reply by Dan Gregory on April 25, 2014 at 1:33am

When did you purchase and how much did you pay? Each one is fake

Permalink Reply by Patrick on April 25, 2014 at 6:39am
Hi David, just curious what cast signed item you were burned on? I guess I was naive assuming a charity auction item was legit.
Permalink Reply by Patrick on April 25, 2014 at 6:01am
I picked it up about a month ago through a silent auction to support The Hurley Foundation a not for profit charity organization sponsored by my employer. I know that they would not willingly associate with a fraudulent organization. I am now compelled to pay PSA or another reputable company to confirm the ugly truth. At least then I will have tangible proof to report to my employer so that they never do business with these thieves again. I recall other items in that auction allegedly signed by M. Jackson and other music and sports celebrities. How do these people not get shut down or prosecuted for these blatant acts of thievery?
Permalink Reply by GraphingMlb on April 25, 2014 at 10:54am

Patrick,

You can read any number of articles and blogs on this site about how forgery rings get in with these charities as the people that run them are victims themselves. Mr.Crykin and Roger Epperson was just on a news piece uncovering this exact sort of thing. Really stinks that you got burned on this item but at least the money went to a good cause. Also IMO some of the collectors here on this site is just as good if not better then psa and sniffing out fakes.

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